From Single Family to Three Rental Units
A complete transformation of a dated single-family home into three modern rental units. The owner had struggled with previous contractors who left work unfinished. We came in, redesigned the spaces, and executed a plan that maximized the property's potential.
The Finished Result
Three beautiful rental units, completely transformed
Unit 1: Kitchen with butcher block island
Unit 1: Kitchen with built-in cabinet
Unit 1: Open layout with kitchen and living
Unit 1: Living room with bar seating
Unit 2: Custom headboard and bunk beds
Unit 2: Kitchen with subway tile
Unit 2: Kitchen with loft above
Unit 2: Living room with fold-down table
The Story
Adrian wanted to turn his Sooke property into an income-generating asset. The house had good bones but looked stuck in the 1990s. He'd hired other contractors who started the work but never finished it. That's a frustrating situation, and he needed someone who would actually complete the job.
The original layout was designed for one family. Converting it into three separate, functional rental units meant rethinking everything. We needed to add kitchens where there were none, create privacy between units, and modernize the whole house while respecting its log cabin character.
More Transformations
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Unit 1 Kitchen
Complete kitchen transformation with new cabinets and island
Three Units, One Vision
The Showcase
We removed a wall to open up the kitchen and living room, then built a custom island with a butcher block top. The existing hardwood floors in the living room were in good shape, so we refinished them rather than replace them.
- Open-concept kitchen with custom island
- Decorative beams with recessed lighting
- Refinished vintage hardwood in living room
- Storage area converted to second bedroom with bunk
Custom Furniture
This unit needed the most structural changes. We built custom furniture including a fold-down table, bed frame with built-in nightstands, and a headboard designed for the specific room dimensions.
- New walls to create separate unit
- Custom fold-down table for space efficiency
- Built-in bed frame with integrated nightstands
- Complete flooring replacement
Kitchen Refresh
This unit was mostly cosmetic updates. We installed new wood countertops with a lacquer finish, fresh tile backsplash, paint throughout, new trim and baseboards.
- Wood countertops with lacquer finish
- New tile backsplash
- Fresh paint, trim, and baseboards throughout
- Updated bathroom vanity and mirror
The Process
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Installing new cabinets
Kitchen taking shape
Final touches Unit 1
Unit 2 demolition begins
Subfloor prep and wiring
Unit 2 taking shape
Unit 3 renovation start
Demo: old tile removal
Kitchen refresh in progress
Finishing Unit 3
The Result
All three units now generate rental income. They're listed for short-term rentals and getting positive reviews from guests. Adrian was happy with how the work turned out, and honestly, so were we. It's satisfying to take a project that other contractors walked away from and actually finish it right.